Zambia Mine Safety

27/05/2026

ZAMBIA PUSHES FOR STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION OF CRITICAL MINERALS STRATEGY

Zambian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening implementation of the Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at positioning the country as a key player in the global mineral value chain through value addition, strategic partnerships and responsible mining. Speaking during the official opening of the Dialogue Forum on Zambia’s Critical Minerals Strategy in Lusaka, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta said Zambia is strategically placed to benefit from rising global demand for critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, manganese, lithium, nickel, graphite and rare earth elements....

Zambian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening implementation of the Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at positioning the country as a key player in the global mineral value chain through value addition, strategic partnerships and responsible mining. Speaking during the official op...

27/05/2026

ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS SELLS MAJORITY STAKE IN NDOLA LIME TO CHINA’S WONDERFUL GROUP

Zambia's state-owned mining investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings, has agreed to sell a controlling stake in Ndola Lime to a Chinese investor, as the country continues efforts to revive industrial assets tied to its expanding mining sector. Under the agreement, Wonderful Group of Companies will acquire a 55% shareholding in the lime and cement producer for $25 million, while also extending a $5 million loan facility to support operations....

Zambia's state-owned mining investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings, has agreed to sell a controlling stake in Ndola Lime to a Chinese investor, as the country continues efforts to revive industrial assets tied to its expanding mining sector. Under the agreement, Wonderful Group of Companies w...

26/05/2026

EPIROC AND SANY GROUP SIGN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has entered into a strategic partnership with SANY Group, a global leader in construction machinery and other heavy equipment. The partnership will explore opportunities for broader collaboration across selected areas in the mining and infrastructure industries. The parties aim to enhance the cross-brand product portfolio, including providing attractive combinations of Epiroc’s hydraulic breakers, other specialty attachments, as well as ground engaging tools (GET) with SANY’s excavator and loader portfolio....

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has entered into a strategic partnership with SANY Group, a global leader in construction machinery and other heavy equipment. The partnership will explore opportunities for broader collaborati...

14/05/2026

BME RESEARCH REITERATES CRITICAL ROLE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO ADVANCE MINE SAFETY

There is growing recognition that sustainable safety performance requires a deeper, more integrated understanding of the human factors that influence risk, Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, General Manager: Operational Excellence & SHERQ at BME, told delegates at the SAFEX International Congress XXI in Portugal last month. “My research highlights the need for a critical evolution in safety thinking: from reactive incident response to preventative, systems-based risk management that places human health at its core,” he said, presenting under the theme…...

There is growing recognition that sustainable safety performance requires a deeper, more integrated understanding of the human factors that influence risk, Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, General Manager: Operational Excellence & SHERQ at BME, told delegates at the SAFEX International Congress XXI in Port...

12/05/2026

KAMOA COPPER DOUBLES DOWN ON RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH LANDMARK 30 MW SOLAR DEAL

A new Power Purchase Agreement with Green World Energie brings 200 MWp of solar and 581 MWh of battery storage to the Kakula mining complex — reshaping what sustainable copper production looks like. Kamoa Copper has signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Green World Energie, securing an additional 30 MW of renewable energy for its world-class Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo....

A new Power Purchase Agreement with Green World Energie brings 200 MWp of solar and 581 MWh of battery storage to the Kakula mining complex — reshaping what sustainable copper production looks like. Kamoa Copper has signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Green World Energie, securing ...

12/05/2026

SUNGROW POWERS UP ZAMBIA’S LARGEST SINGLE SOLAR PV PROJECT

The 136 MW Itimpi Phase II plant in Kitwe, powered by Sungrow string inverters and connected by Copperbelt Energy Corporation, marks a milestone for utility-scale solar in Zambia. Zambia’s largest single solar photovoltaic project, the 136 MW Itimpi Phase II plant in Kitwe, is set to come online on 30 April 2026. Owned and operated by Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC), the landmark facility is powered end-to-end by Sungrow’s industry-leading SG350HX-20 string inverter and EMU200A energy management unit, delivered together with the project’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner....

The 136 MW Itimpi Phase II plant in Kitwe, powered by Sungrow string inverters and connected by Copperbelt Energy Corporation, marks a milestone for utility-scale solar in Zambia. Zambia’s largest single solar photovoltaic project, the 136 MW Itimpi Phase II plant in Kitwe, is set to come online o...

11/05/2026

ATLAS COPCO INTRODUCES X-AIR 900-20: COMPRESSED AIR FOR TOUGH DRILLING APPLICATIONS

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressors with the launch of the X-Air 900-20, a versatile and fuel-efficient solution designed for demanding drilling applications in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Central and South America, the Middle East, and South East Asia....

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the realities of mining and construction operations worldwide. Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir portfolio of portable air compressor...

11/05/2026

ROCLA INTRODUCES THE SQUARE MANHOLE

Manholes are traditionally expected to be round in shape, but industrial sectors such as electrical, plumbing, fibre optic networks, infrastructure, internal drainage systems and basement utility chambers can all benefit from Rocla’s square manholes and manhole covers. “The Rocla square manholes offer infrastructural benefits such as larger areas for the purpose of cable installations and maintenance access while also providing space for valves and control systems....

Manholes are traditionally expected to be round in shape, but industrial sectors such as electrical, plumbing, fibre optic networks, infrastructure, internal drainage systems and basement utility chambers can all benefit from Rocla’s square manholes and manhole covers. “The Rocla square manholes...

07/05/2026

KIMMO KUUSELA APPOINTED VP SALES & MARKETING AT ROBIT

Kimmo Kuusela has been appointed VP Sales & Marketing and a member of Robit Plc’s Management Team. He will start in his new position on August 24, 2026. Kuusela will be responsible for Robit Plc’s global sales and marketing in line with the Group's growth targets. He will focus particularly on driving Robit Plc’s profitable and consistent long-term growth across business cycles, as well as strengthening the Group's competitiveness....

Kimmo Kuusela has been appointed VP Sales & Marketing and a member of Robit Plc’s Management Team. He will start in his new position on August 24, 2026. Kuusela will be responsible for Robit Plc’s global sales and marketing in line with the Group's growth targets. He will focus particularly…

07/05/2026

THUNGELA PARTNERS WITH BLACK POWER AFRICA ON SCHOONGEZICHT REMINING PROJECT IN EMALAHLENI

Thungela has partnered with Black Power Africa, a black-owned community-based company in eMalahleni, to mine the Schoongezicht mineral residue deposit (MRD). This agreement will see the remaining coal reserves mined safely, formally and in compliance with the applicable legislation. The site will create jobs, support local businesses, and bring economic benefits to the surrounding community, while also making use of resources that would otherwise go to waste....

Thungela has partnered with Black Power Africa, a black-owned community-based company in eMalahleni, to mine the Schoongezicht mineral residue deposit (MRD). This agreement will see the remaining coal reserves mined safely, formally and in compliance with the applicable legislation. The site will cr...

07/05/2026

NEW AUTOMATION INNOVATIONS ON SHOW AT ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 2026

New emerging innovations are transforming the South African mining, manufacturing, industrial and automation sectors and driving the deployment of advanced technological solutions across operations. Innovations such as mechanisation, automation and digitisation are improving safety and productivity on mines, production facilities, industrial plants and warehouses. However, to deliver real value, these technologies must be cost-effective and designed to address practical, people-centred industry challenges....